| Nelson Mandela Contributor(s): Bodden, Valerie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1628327308 ISBN-13: 9781628327304 Publisher: Creative Paperbacks OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Social Activists - Young Adult Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century - Young Adult Nonfiction | People & Places - Africa |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Series: Odysseys in Peace |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.2" W x 8.9" (0.50 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In a world strained by conflict, we look to the past for models of peace. With historical and full-color photographs complementing documentary texts, Odysseys in Peace invites advanced readers along on a journey to experience the lives of important peace-seekers like never before. These titles feature a sophisticated design peppered with arresting photographs that illustrate key moments in each figure's life as well as the experiences that shaped their legacy. Side panels, colored callouts, and first-person quotations assist in making the text accessible to a wide range of learners. A biography of South African humanitarian Nelson Mandela, examining his long imprisonment and position as South Africa's first black president, as well as his emphasis on reconciliation and other social stances. |